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Robert Navarrete is a seasoned expert in machining and cutting tool applications, with a specialized focus on turning tools and operations. As the national product manager for turning at Iscar USA, Robert leverages his extensive knowledge to implement innovative tooling solutions that optimize customers’ productivity and enhance turning operation efficiencies. Renowned for his technical expertise in the application of exotic turning tools (PCD, CBN, ceramics) to machine difficult materials — such as hardened steels, titanium, inconel(s), etc. — Robert has been instrumental in assisting customer adoption of advancing cutting-edge technologies that deliver exceptional performance in these difficult turning applications. Robert is a dedicated professional; his passion for solving everyday machining challenges, and commitment to the overall success of metalworking companies has made Robert a vital figure in the cutting tool industry, driving forward innovation and technological progress.

Jim Wyant is a national product specialist at Iscar USA. Jim is responsible for supporting the sales and marketing efforts of the Iscar milling product portfolio through on-site process optimization and training to distribution channels, sales representatives and end users. Jim’s industry experience started in 1997, when he operated manual equipment and programmed and operated CNC mills, lathes and grinders in a job shop environment while earning his engineering degree. In 2006, Jim moved into a cutting tool engineering role designing both standard and custom tooling, eventually advancing into an application engineer/product development role specializing in process improvements utilizing ceramic cutting tools in multiple industries around the world. Jim joined Iscar in 2017 as a sales and applications engineer supporting customers at a regional level, and, in 2023, moved into the national product specialist-milling role supporting customers and distribution channels throughout the United States. With over 28 years of manufacturing experience (the last 19 years focused on cutting tool technologies and processes) Jim brings a deep breadth of knowledge and experience optimizing a variety of machining processes.